The Ex-Man with Doc Coyle

Doc weighs in on the recent school shooting in Florida, and speaks with this week's guest, Lloyd Grant, who played lead guitar on Metallica's first ever recording about growing up in Jamaica, how he discovered rock music in Southern California, the effect of his family's religion, how he met Lars Ulrich and eventually got to play on the original recording of "Hit The Lights", why he ultimately turned down an offer to join Metallica, the story of his speed-metal band Defcon, what he was up to in the subsequent years, and how the Metallica 30th anniversary show ressurected his music career.This episode features the original Metallica recording of "Hit The Lights" from Metal Blade Records' Metal Massacre Volume 1.Follow Lloyd on Instagram @Lloydgrant_tallica and check out his website http://www.blacklloyd.com/Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyleHere's the clip Lloyd playing "Hit The Lights" with Metallica, Dave Mustaine, and Ron McGovney - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkUm4JBAb4ESupport our show sponsor and buy official band merch at Rockabilia.com. Use the code PCEXMAN for 15% off.Listen to more great podcasts like this at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc speaks with prolific guitar player, Sonny Mayo, about the benefits of therapy, being influenced by James Hetfield, coming up in Northern Virginia with his thrash band Silence, opening up for an upcoming Pantera, how he moved west and joined Snot, falling in with drugs and how that led to him leaving Snot and joining Amen, getting sober and subsequently joining HeD PE, how playing with Sevendust was the best thing and hardest thing he ever did, going to school to become a producer, playing with Ugly Kid Joe, and his new life working with Rock to Recovery.This episode features the song "Coulda Woulda Shoulda" by Snot.You can follow Sonny on Instagram @sonny_mayo and Twitter @sonnymayoFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyleSupport our show sponsor and buy official band merch at Rockabilia.com. Use the code PCEXMAN for 15% off.Listen to more great podcasts like this at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc talks with Ill Nino and Terror Universal drummer Dave Chavarri about getting his start on the East Coast with his first band Gothic Slam, how that led to him joining bay area thrash band Lååz Rocket, his time playing with M.O.D., what he learned about work ethic and the music business playing with Pro-Pain, how filling in for Soulfly prepared him to launch Ill Nino, the evolution of a more melodic Ill Nińo from the original El Nińo with Jorge from Merauder, the relentless touring that fueled the band's success, the key to Ill Nińo's longevity, and how his new band Terror Universal came together.This episode features the song "Galactic Outlaw" by Gigantalope and "Dig A Hole" by Terror Universal.Follow Dave on Instagram and Twitter @illdavechavarriFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyleCheck out Gigantalope at www.facebook.com/GigantalopeSupport our show sponsor and buy official band merch at Rockabilia.com. Use the code PCEXMAN for 15% off.Listen to more great podcasts like this at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc speaks with Fit For An Autopsy guitarist, Patrick Sheridan about how losing weight has affected his former "Fat Pat" persona, how he got into the hardcore scene, the violence and crew culture of the 90s New Jersey hardcore scene, what he did to improve as a guitar player, why is almost quit music, the success of Fit For An Autopsy, and what has caused him to evolve as a person.This episode features the song "Heads Will Hang" by Fit For An Autopsy.Follow Patrick on Instagram @prstattooffaaFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyleSupport our show sponsor and buy official band merch at Rockabilia.com. Use the code PCEXMAN for 15% off.Listen to more great podcasts like this at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc speaks with ex-God Forbid vocalist, Byron Davis, about how he felt and what he did when God Forbid broke up, how wanting to start a family factored into moving on from the band, reflect on the troubles that led to the break-up, the creative process of the last album Equilibrium, how his vocal style evolved through the years, what finding metal in a predominantly black community was like, and contemplate his future plans.This episode features the song "Zombie" by Bad Wolves and "Pockets Lined With Flowers" by Casket Robbery from the EP The Ascension.Follow Byron on Instagram and Twitter @ByrondeFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyleCheck out Casket Robbery at https://casketrobbery.bandcamp.com/Support our show sponsor and buy official band merch at Rockabilia.com. Use the code PCEXMAN for 15% off.Listen to more great podcasts like this at JabberJawMedia.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc speaks with Machine Head frontman, Robb Flynn, about his crazy, early years in the Bay Area experimenting with drugs, starting thrash band Forbidden, cutting his teeth on the road with Vio-lence, how the changing 90s metal scene inspired him to start Machine Head, how they secured a record deal with Roadrunner Records, the huge impact and success of Burn My Eyes, how the band defied categorization through the years as their sound evolved, and discuss race relations and outrage culture.This episode features the song "No Return" by Void Vator from the album Dehumanized, and the song "Beyond The Pale" by Machine Head from the album Catharsis.Follow Robb on Instagram @RobbFlynn and Twitter @TheGeneralMHFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyleCheck out Void Vator at www.VoidVator.comSupport our show sponsor and buy official band merch at Rockabilia.com. Use the code PCEXMAN for 15% off.Listen to more great podcasts like this at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc's guest is entertainment lawyer, Eric German, who represents bands like Asking Alexandria, Five Finger Death Punch, Bad Wolves, and formerly Doc's old band, God Forbid. Eric talks about growing up as a devoted metalhead, his college experience and why he decided to get into law, his time working in concert promotion, litigating the infamous Napster lawsuit, the fall of metal in the 90s, the challenges hard rock and metal face in a changing music industry, and gives some advice on how to be successful new band in the current landscape.This episode features the song "Mega Piranha" by In Search of Sun from the album, Virgin Funk Mother.Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyleSupport our show sponsor and buy official band merch at Rockabilia.com. Use the code PCEXMAN for 15% off.Listen to more great podcasts like this at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc reflects on the year that was 2017, and speaks with ex-The Acacia Strain guitarist, songwriter, and producer, Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz, about his current band LGND, his roots in the New England hardcore scene, reminisce about the band Blood Has Been Shed, the evolution of The Acacia Strain's sound, why he stopped touring and eventually split with the band, his development as a guitarist and producer, and gives an update on his current projects.This episode features the song "Beast" by The Acacia Strain.Follow DL on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DanielDLLaskiewicz/Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyleSupport our show sponsor and buy official band merch at Rockabilia.com. Use the code PCEXMAN for 15% off.Listen to more great podcasts like this at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc talks about the death of Nevermore and Sanctuary vocalist, Warrel Dane, and gives a reading of his article featured on Metalsucks.net. Doc also speaks with First Row Talent booking agent, John Finberg, about getting his start in Philadelphia as a ticket scalper, how he became a booking agent through concert promotion, his adventures working for and with multiple agents all over the country, the highs and lows of joining Bay Ridge Talent and booking bands like Machine Head, Napalm Death and Madball, discuss his infamous reputation and abrasive communication style, as well as hash out some of the issues they had when John booked God Forbid.First Row Talent - https://www.facebook.com/pg/firstrowofficial/about/Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyleBuy band merch and support our show sponsor at Rockabilia.com. Use the code PCEXMAN for 15% off.Listen to more great podcasts like this at JabberJawMedia.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc speaks with guitarist, vocalist, and producer Billy Graziadei about how forming Biohazard helped him stay out of trouble in the streets, the band's unique sound and genesis of blending hardcore, metal, and hip hop, how fame and substance abuse tore the band apart, leaving Biohazard and launching punk band Suicide City, the Biohazard reunion, and tells the story of how the supergroup Powerflo came together. This episode features the song "Resistance" by Powerflo.Follow Billy on Instagram and Twitter @BillyBiohazardFollow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyleBuy official band merchandise at Rockabilia.com - Use the code PCEXMAN to get 15% off.Listen to more podcasts like at JabberJawMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices